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Scaled Composites swiftly transforms Model 437 to support BeaconTM autonomy initiative
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MOJAVE, Calif. — Scaled Composites is partnering with Northrop Grumman on the recently announced Beacon autonomous testbed ecosystem, which leverages the Model 437 as an airborne test platform.
The Model 437 first flew Aug. 29, 2024, successfully demon- strating Northrop Grumman’s digital engineering tools and processes with the Digital Path- finder wings. In just 21 months, this clean-sheet aircraft went from start of detailed design to first flight. Following the Digital Pathfinder demonstration in 2024, Scaled transitioned to sig- nificant aircraft modifications to support Beacon integration on the Model 437.
“Modifying the Model 437 on such a short timeline reflects Scaled’s ability to design, build, test — and in this case modify — at the pace of innovation,” said Greg Morris, president of Scaled Composites. “This speed and agility is why we are an ideal partner to flight test industry-
leading autonomy solutions, enabling capabilities develop- ment at an unrivaled pace. This partnership facilitates rapid technology evolution to acceler- ate mission autonomy into the hands of our warfighters.”
Scaled Composites has ex- tensive experience employing demonstrators to evolve low technology readiness level solu- tions and emerging technologies in a flying environment. Scaled’s dedicated team, and experience in integrating and testing novel solutions, will enable rapid maturation of autonomy within the Beacon ecosystem.
Founded in 1982 by Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites has averaged the first flight of a unique, new airplane per year, challenging the future of aero- space with each design, build, and test. A one-stop shop for rapid innovation of aerospace concepts, Scaled Composites excels at development, research flight testing, and the pursuit of breakthroughs.
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